Arise and Shine

The LORD your God is with you, 

He is mighty to save. 

[A victorious warrior.]

He will take great delight in you, 

he will quiet you with his love, 

[With his love, he will calm all your fears.]

he will rejoice over you with singing.

Zephaniah 3:17

Text in black is from the New International Version

Text in mustard is from the New American Standard Version

Text in purple is from the New Living Translation

"Why shouldn’t we experience heartbreak? Through those doorways God is opening up ways of fellowship with His Son. Most of us collapse at the first grip of pain. We sit down at the door of God’s purpose and enter a slow death through self-pity. And all the so-called Christian sympathy of others helps us to our deathbed. But God will not. He comes with the grip of the pierced hand of His Son, as if to say, “Enter into fellowship with Me; arise and shine.” If God can accomplish His purposes in this world through a broken heart, then why not thank Him for breaking yours?" 

My Utmost for His Highest, November 1

Something to listen to: For Those Who Wait

Something to read: The Real Secret